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R -- SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY ACADEMIC -- TEST PHASE OF DEMONSTRATION MODEL SOL 97-BHPR-E060918 DUE 081497 POC Alexandra B. Garcia (301) 443-5116 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the University of Texas Health science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to conduct a test of the prioritized strategic health professions education plan of the south Texas Community-academic Partnership. The period of performance is 12 months. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note 22 & 26. (0211)

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